Amid internet shutdowns in Iran, US takes step to allow tech firms to help Iranian people access online info | CNN Politics

Amid internet shutdowns in Iran, US takes step to allow tech firms to help Iranian people access online info | CNN Politics

CNN  —  Amid internet shutdowns by the Iranian government in the face of widespread protests, the US government has taken a step meant to allow technology firms to help the people of Iran access information online, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Friday. “It is clear that the Iranian government is afraid of its … Read more

Russia has spent over $300 million on influencing foreign elections since 2014, US officials say | CNN Politics

Russia has spent over 0 million on influencing foreign elections since 2014, US officials say | CNN Politics

CNN  —  Russia has covertly transferred over $300 million to foreign political parties around the globe since 2014, a senior Biden administration official said Tuesday, citing a review by the US intelligence community. “In its review, the IC found that Russia has covertly transferred over $300 million dollars, and planned to covertly transfer at least … Read more

Boris Johnson is handing his successor an economic ‘catastrophe’ | CNN Business

Boris Johnson is handing his successor an economic ‘catastrophe’ | CNN Business

London CNN Business  —  Across the United Kingdom, businesses and households are warning that they won’t make it through the winter without help from the government. That sets up enormous challenges for the incoming prime minister, who will be announced this week. For months, the United Kingdom has endured a leadership vacuum while the country … Read more